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Acton, Montana
Acton, Montana is located in Montana
Acton, Montana
Acton, Montana
Location in Montana
Acton, Montana is located in the United States
Acton, Montana
Acton, Montana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Montana
County Yellowstone
Area
 • Total 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Land 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
3,806 ft (1,160 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 48
 • Density 200.00/sq mi (77.37/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59002
Area code(s) 406
GNIS feature ID 2804624

Acton is a small community in Yellowstone County, Montana, in the United States. It's known as a "Census Designated Place" because it's a specific area that the government counts for population. Acton has its own ZIP code (59002) and is located along Montana Highway 3, not too far from Billings, which is the main city in Yellowstone County.

A Look Back at Acton's History

Acton started as a small farming community. It became a stop along the Great Northern Railroad, which was a big train line. In 1910, a post office was opened in Acton, and Charles T. Robinson was the first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. Today, the post office in Acton is no longer open.

The community saw a small boost when the Yellowstone Drag Strip opened. This is a special track for car races, located about six miles west of where the old train stop used to be.

Who Lives in Acton?

This section tells us about the people who live in Acton.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 48
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2020 United States Census, 48 people live in Acton. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country.

Acton's Weather and Climate

The climate in Acton is described as a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of climate is often called "BSk" on special climate maps.

Climate data for Acton, Montana
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 1
(33)
4
(39)
8
(46)
14
(57)
19
(67)
25
(77)
31
(87)
29
(85)
23
(73)
16
(60)
7
(45)
2
(36)
15
(59)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −10
(14)
−7
(19)
−4
(25)
1
(34)
6
(43)
11
(52)
14
(58)
14
(57)
8
(47)
3
(37)
−3
(26)
−8
(18)
2
(36)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 18
(0.7)
15
(0.6)
28
(1.1)
46
(1.8)
58
(2.3)
53
(2.1)
28
(1.1)
23
(0.9)
33
(1.3)
30
(1.2)
18
(0.7)
15
(0.6)
360
(14.3)
Source: Weatherbase

Learning in Acton

Students in Acton attend schools in two different school districts. These are the Broadview Elementary School District for younger students and the Broadview High School District for older students.

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